Dr Chunxu Li

Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

chunxu.li@swansea.ac.uk

Office - 317
Third Floor
Engineering North
Bay Campus

Available For Postgraduate Supervision

Research Links

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7851-0260

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About

Dr Chunxu Li received his PhD degree from Swansea University in 2019, and was appointed as a lecturer at the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, University of Plymouth in January 2020. He has published over 40 academic papers, 33 of which are SCI/EI indexed, and won the Best Student Paper Award and was shortlisted for the Best Paper Award in IEEE international conferences. He has expertise in ROS, JAVA, C++, Python and MATLAB with over 8 years working experience on multiple robot platforms, e.g., KUKA iiwa, Baxter, NAO, Universal, etc. Dr Li is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). As the PI and the main co-I, he successfully granted a number of projects and fundings.

Areas Of Expertise

Motion planning for robot manipulation and locomotion
Human-robot interaction
Cybernetics
Machine vision
Machine learning
Advanced materials for soft robots

Publications

Research Highlights

Chen, L., Li, C., Fahmy Abdo, A., & Sienz, J. (2024). GestureMoRo: an algorithm for autonomous mobile robot teleoperation based on gesture recognition. Scientific Reports, 14(1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-54488-w, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66028
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-54488-w
Li, C., Fahmy Abdo, A., & Sienz, J. (2019). An Augmented Reality Based Human-Robot Interaction Interface Using Kalman Filter Sensor Fusion. Sensors, 19(20), 4586
https://doi.org/10.3390/s19204586, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52479
Li, C., Fahmy Abdo, A., & Sienz, J. (2019). Development of a Neural Network-Based Control System for the DLR-HIT II Robot Hand Using Leap Motion. IEEE Access, 7, 136914-136923.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2942648, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52484
Li, Z., Li, C., Li, S., & Cao, X. (2020). A Fault-Tolerant Method for Motion Planning of Industrial Redundant Manipulator. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 16(12), 7469-7478.
https://doi.org/10.1109/tii.2019.2957186, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52973
Li, C., Fahmy Abdo, A., Li, S., & Sienz, J. (2020). An Enhanced Robot Massage System in Smart Homes Using Force Sensing and a Dynamic Movement Primitive. Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 14
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbot.2020.00030, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54859
Shao, Y., Fahmy Abdo, A., Li, M., Li, C., Zhao, W., & Sienz, J. (2021). Study on Magnetic Control Systems of Micro-Robots. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 15
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2021.736730, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58108
Li, C., Li, Z., Li, S., Zhu, S., & Samani, H. (2022). A sparsity-based method for fault-tolerant manipulation of a redundant robot. Robotica, 40(10), 1-19.
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0263574722000285, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59462
Zhu, S., Stuttaford-Fowler, A., Fahmy Abdo, A., Li, C., & Sienz, J. (2021). Development of a Low-cost Data Glove using Flex Sensors for the Robot Hand Teleoperation. In 2021 3rd International Symposium on Robotics & Intelligent Manufacturing Technology (ISRIMT)IEEE.
https://doi.org/10.1109/isrimt53730.2021.9596972, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62572
Zhang, X., Wang, Y., Li, C., Fahmy Abdo, A., & Sienz, J. (2024). Innovative multi-dimensional learning algorithm and experiment design for human-robot cooperation. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 127, 730-751.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2024.01.001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65989
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2024.01.001
Mei, D., Yu, X., Tang, G., Liu, S., Zhao, X., Zhao, C., Wang, Y., & Li, C. (2023). Blue Hand: A Novel Type of Soft Anthropomorphic Hand Based on Pneumatic Series-Parallel Mechanism. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 8(11), 7615-7622.
https://doi.org/10.1109/lra.2023.3320906, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65990
http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/lra.2023.3320906

All Research

Journal Articles

Zhang, X., Wang, Y., Li, C., Fahmy Abdo, A., & Sienz, J. (2024). Innovative multi-dimensional learning algorithm and experiment design for human-robot cooperation. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 127, 730-751.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2024.01.001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65989
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2024.01.001
Chen, L., Li, C., Fahmy Abdo, A., & Sienz, J. (2024). GestureMoRo: an algorithm for autonomous mobile robot teleoperation based on gesture recognition. Scientific Reports, 14(1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-54488-w, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66028
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-54488-w
Mei, D., Yu, X., Tang, G., Liu, S., Zhao, X., Zhao, C., Wang, Y., & Li, C. (2023). Blue Hand: A Novel Type of Soft Anthropomorphic Hand Based on Pneumatic Series-Parallel Mechanism. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 8(11), 7615-7622.
https://doi.org/10.1109/lra.2023.3320906, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65990
http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/lra.2023.3320906
Sun, Z., Tang, S., Zhou, Y., Yu, J., & Li, C. (2022). A GNN for repetitive motion generation of four-wheel omnidirectional mobile manipulator with nonconvex bound constraints. Information Sciences, 607, 537-552.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ins.2022.06.002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65996
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ins.2022.06.002
Wang, X., Ma, X., Li, X., Ma, X., & Li, C. (2022). Target-biased informed trees: sampling-based method for optimal motion planning in complex environments. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 9(2), 755-771.
https://doi.org/10.1093/jcde/qwac025, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65998
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jcde/qwac025
Li, C., Li, Z., Li, S., Zhu, S., & Samani, H. (2022). A sparsity-based method for fault-tolerant manipulation of a redundant robot. Robotica, 40(10), 1-19.
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0263574722000285, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59462
Samani, H., Yang, C., Li, C., Chung, C., & Li, S. (2022). Anomaly detection with vision-based deep learning for epidemic prevention and control. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 9(1), 187-200.
https://doi.org/10.1093/jcde/qwab075, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66001
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jcde/qwab075
Li, M., Zhu, S., Li, C., & Zhao, W. (2021). Target unbiased meta-learning for graph classification. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 8(5), 1355-1366.
https://doi.org/10.1093/jcde/qwab050, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66004
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jcde/qwab050
Shao, Y., Fahmy Abdo, A., Li, M., Li, C., Zhao, W., & Sienz, J. (2021). Study on Magnetic Control Systems of Micro-Robots. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 15
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2021.736730, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58108
Li, C., Zhu, S., Sun, Z., & Rogers, J. (2021). BAS Optimized ELM for KUKA iiwa Robot Learning. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, 68(6), 1987-1991.
https://doi.org/10.1109/tcsii.2020.3034771, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66011
http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tcsii.2020.3034771
Li, Z., Li, C., Li, S., & Cao, X. (2020). A Fault-Tolerant Method for Motion Planning of Industrial Redundant Manipulator. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 16(12), 7469-7478.
https://doi.org/10.1109/tii.2019.2957186, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52973
Li, C., Fahmy Abdo, A., Li, S., & Sienz, J. (2020). An Enhanced Robot Massage System in Smart Homes Using Force Sensing and a Dynamic Movement Primitive. Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 14
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbot.2020.00030, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54859
Jin, L., Xie, Z., Liu, M., Ke, C., Li, C., & Yang, C. (2020). Novel Joint-Drift-Free Scheme at Acceleration Level for Robotic Redundancy Resolution with Tracking Error Theoretically Eliminated. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 1-1.
https://doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2020.3001624, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66013
http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2020.3001624
Li, C., Fahmy Abdo, A., & Sienz, J. (2019). An Augmented Reality Based Human-Robot Interaction Interface Using Kalman Filter Sensor Fusion. Sensors, 19(20), 4586
https://doi.org/10.3390/s19204586, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52479
Li, C., Fahmy Abdo, A., & Sienz, J. (2019). Development of a Neural Network-Based Control System for the DLR-HIT II Robot Hand Using Leap Motion. IEEE Access, 7, 136914-136923.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2942648, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52484
Li, C., Bulman, H., Whitley, T., & Li, S. (n.d.) Ultra-Wideband Communication and Sensor Fusion Platform for the Purpose of Multi-Perspective Localization. Sensors, 22(18), 6880
https://doi.org/10.3390/s22186880, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65995
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s22186880
Lee, S., Lei, Y., Wang, D., Li, C., Cheng, J., Wang, J., Meng, W., & Liu, M. (n.d.) The Study of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework (ZIF-8) Doped Polyvinyl Alcohol/Starch/Methyl Cellulose Blend Film. Polymers, 11(12), 1986
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym11121986, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66014
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym11121986
Liu, M., Zhang, X., Wang, D., Cheng, J., Pang, X., Qu, W., Li, C., & Li, S. (n.d.) Facile Fabrication of Superhydrophobic Surface from Fluorinated POSS Acrylate Copolymer via One-Step Breath Figure Method and Its Anti-Corrosion Property. Polymers, 11(12), 1953
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym11121953, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66015
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym11121953
Zhao, Y., Liu, M., Xu, X., Li, C., Cheng, J., Wang, Z., Wang, D., Qu, W., & Li, S. (n.d.) Photo-Fenton Degradation Process of Styrene in Nitrogen-Sealed Storage Tank. Toxics, 11(1), 26
https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics11010026, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66025
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxics11010026
Li, C., Chen, X., Ma, X., Sun, H., & Wang, B. (n.d.) Skill Acquisition and Controller Design of Desktop Robot Manipulator Based on Audio–Visual Information Fusion. Machines, 10(9), 772
https://doi.org/10.3390/machines10090772, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66026
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/machines10090772
Wang, D., Meng, W., Lei, Y., Li, C., Cheng, J., Qu, W., Wang, G., Zhang, M., & Li, S. (n.d.) The Novel Strategy for Increasing the Efficiency and Yield of the Bipolar Membrane Electrodialysis by the Double Conjugate Salts Stress. Polymers, 12(2), 343
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12020343, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66027
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym12020343

Conference Contributions

Zhu, S., Stuttaford-Fowler, A., Fahmy Abdo, A., Li, C., & Sienz, J. (2021). Development of a Low-cost Data Glove using Flex Sensors for the Robot Hand Teleoperation. In 2021 3rd International Symposium on Robotics & Intelligent Manufacturing Technology (ISRIMT)IEEE.
https://doi.org/10.1109/isrimt53730.2021.9596972, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62572

Supervision

Development and Implementation of Intuitive Human-Machine Interaction System. (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Cinzia Giannetti

Taught Modules

EG-2001 Sustainable Integrated Engineering Design II

Responsible design principles emphasize the importance of considering the impact of engineering solutions on society, the environment, and the economy. In this module, students will learn to apply these principles to their mechatronic system design, taking into account the ethical, social, and environmental impacts of their solutions. The module will also address issues related to sustainability, including the efficient use of resources, energy efficiency, and the disposal of waste.
EG-3075 Sustainable Integrated Eng Design & Management

This module demonstrates the outcomes of three years of learning and applies multiple skills to an integrated engineering design project using a systems approach to design. The project will show that students can manage and deliver a design task, as a team, through all stages of the design process. Students should progress from specification to concept design, undertake analysis (using conceptual and computer tools as appropriate) and produce a design report and assembly drawings.
EGH307 Systems Engineering

The module introduces systems to engineering students, and covers aspects of systems, system engineering, fluid power systems, artificial neural networks systems, electrical and electronic systems and control systems in relation to Engineering applications, design and manufacture.

Key Grants and Projects

Intergenerational co-creation of novel technologies to reconnect digitally excluded people with community & cultural landscapes in coastal economies 2022

, £1,013,064

Dr Chunxu Li

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About

Areas Of Expertise

Publications

Research Highlights

All Research

Journal Articles

Conference Contributions

Supervision

Development and Implementation of Intuitive Human-Machine Interaction System. (current)

Taught Modules

EG-2001 Sustainable Integrated Engineering Design II

EG-3075 Sustainable Integrated Eng Design & Management

EGH307 Systems Engineering

Key Grants and Projects

Intergenerational co-creation of novel technologies to reconnect digitally excluded people with community & cultural landscapes in coastal economies 2022